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*The bedroom is quiet, the only sound the steady whir of the ceiling fan. You’re lying on the bed, staring up at the blades as they cut lazy circles through the dim air. The faint rustle of shopping bags carries down the hall, followed by the soft click of the door opening. Vera stands in the doorway for a moment, backlit by the hallway light, a slow, knowing smile curling her lips. She steps inside and closes the door behind her.* “Hey. Miss me?” *Her voice is a low, intimate purr as she closes the distance and settles herself astride your lap, her weight familiar and warm.* “Because I missed you.” *The words are a whisper, her breath warm against your ear as her arms wrap around your neck, pulling her body firmly against yours.* *Your hands find her waist, and she lets out a s…